3 Underrated Apple TV+ Shows You Missed
Apple TV+ has a treasure trove of TV shows that many people don’t even know about.
Let’s get into them.
The Afterparty (2022)
In The Afterparty, a high school reunion afterparty turns deadly when a popular classmate Xavier is murdered. Each episode retells the night from another character’s perspective. As motives and secrets emerge, Detective Danner tries to piece together who killed Xavier.
The Afterparty is a murder mystery ride with a rotating perspective that breathes new life into the classic whodunit format and surprises you with each retelling. Along with the central murder plot, the show packs in sharp comedy, guest star cameos, and plenty of references that will delight pop culture enthusiasts.
Silo (2022)
Silo is a dystopian thriller series set in a world where human civilization is forced to live in an underground missile silo to evade the Earth’s toxic air. They are taught to live without knowledge of their past or how they got there. When a few brave souls begin to question the silo’s strict ideologies, they threaten to disrupt its social order and reveal deadly secrets.
Silo features an intriguing and slowly unfolding mystery. The show examines complex dynamics within its close-quarters society. The show’s compelling story is backed by strong performances from Rebecca Ferguson, Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, and Tim Robbins. For fans of psychological sci-fi stories that offer both compelling characters and ethical dilemmas, Silo deserves a look.
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022)
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey follows its titular character, played by Samuel L. Jackson, an ailing man forgotten by his family and lost to dementia. When Ptolemy is suddenly left without his caretaker, he’s given an experimental drug treatment that restores his memories. With his mind clear, Ptolemy can finally piece together the mystery of his past and right a major wrong.
Beyond Samuel L. Jackson’s praised central performance, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey tackles loss and dementia with poignancy and humanity. Ptolemy’s struggle to hold onto memories and make sense of the past while fighting his own fading mind is profoundly moving. The series offers a thoughtful meditation on family, identity, and the power of remembrance when so much has been forgotten. Sensitively written and directed, it leverages fantasy elements to tell an emotional and meaningful story about the resilience of the human spirit.
